VCD MP3-CD Mini Hi-Fi System FW-V355

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1 VCD MP3-CD Mini Hi-Fi System FW-V /17/02, 1:14 PM

2 Optimum disc playability : ensuring excellent picture quality Philips components and modules for the various CD applications have always enjoyed an excellent reputation in the market place for super disc playability - the ability to play discs which may be scratched, soiled or not fully according to the standard specification. This position has been underlined by tests showing the superior performance of the various Philips players, as well as by the positive experiences of millions of individual consumers around the world. Constantly improving performance As the penetration of the CD system has increased, and new applications like CD-ROM and Video CD have become commonplace, Philips Components - as the CD technology inventor and as one of the major suppliers of CD player modules in the industry - has constantly improved the performance of its products. One of the ways in which this benefits users is by optimum disc playability. This is an important parameter for CD players other than CD Audio, and especially for the Video CD applications, because any loss of data from the disc will at best cause disturbances in the reproduced picture, and at worst can cause the player to lose track so that disc playing fails. Presenting Super Error Correction To ensure consistently good results when playing Video CD discs of all quality grades and conditions, Philips has introduced further improvements in the system's playability. These developments together are called Super Error Correction, a proprietary Philips technology optimizing the system's ability to handle lessthan-perfect discs with the minimum disturbance to normal playing. By effectively eliminating virtually all errors arising under normal playing conditions, Super Error Correction ensures that the picture quality as seen by the user is independent of disc play. The video encoding and processing during mastering of the disc, and the MPEG-1 decoding and video encoding in the signal processing stages, are now the only limiting factors for picture quality /17/02, 1:14 PM

3 FW- VCD MP3-CD MINI HIFI SYSTEM 3 VCD CHANGER CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO PLAYBACK DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TAPE 1 2 CDR/VIDEO TUNER TAPE AUX 1 VCD SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET 2 VCD PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD SEARCH TUNING PROG 3 VCD ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/PRESET CLOCK TIMER DIM MASTER VOLUME PLAY / REC # $ MIC LEVEL MIC ) ( * & ^ % /17/02, 1:14 PM

4 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation /17/02, 1:14 PM

5 Index Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia 5 5 4/17/02, 1:14 PM

6 Contents General Information Supplied accessories... 7 Environmental information... 7 Safety information... 7 Preparations Rear connections Power Antennas connection Speakers connection Video Out Connection Connecting other equipment to your system Inserting batteries into the remote control... 9 Controls Controls on the system and remote control Basic Functions Plug and Play Demonstration mode Switching the system on Switching the system to standby mode Dim mode Volume control Sound control Digital Sound Control (DSC) Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations Discs for playback About MP3 disc Loading discs Playing discs Replacing discs during playback Selecting a desired track/passage Selecting a desired Album/Title (MP3 disc only) Repeat play Programming the disc tracks Erasing the programme VCD Operations Adjusting the TV system On screen display (OSD) Playing a video CD with PBC functions Returning to menu screen Quick review Playing a specific passage repeatedly Resume playback from the last stop point Picture effect Slow Zoom Changing vocal Adjusting the microphone echo Adjusting the key tone Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Storing preset radio stations Automatic preset programming Manual preset programming Tuning to preset radio stations Erasing a preset radio station Changing tuning grid Tape Operation/Recording Loading tape Playing tapes Rewinding/Fast forwarding General information on recording Preparation for recording One touch recording / Recording the mixed sound CD Synchronised start recording Dubbing tapes Karaoke Microphone mixing Clock/Timer View clock Clock setting Timer setting Deactivating the timer Activating the timer Sleep timer setting External sources Listening to external sources Maintenance Specifications Troubleshooting /17/02, 1:14 PM

7 General Information IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THIS SYSTEM IS PRESET AT 220V FROM THE FACTORY. FOR COUNTRIES THAT OPERATE AT 110V-127V, PLEASE ADJUST TO 110V-127V BEFORE YOU SWITCH ON THE SYSTEM. Supplied accessories 2 speaker boxes remote control batteries (two AA size) for remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna One Video cinch cable Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialised company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Safety information Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If not, please consult your dealer. Place the system on a flat, hard and stable surface. Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side. Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. The lens may cloud over when the system is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc. Leave the system in the warm environment until the moisture evaporates. The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. When the system is switched to Standby mode, it is still consuming some power. To disconnect the system from the power supply completely, remove the AC power plug from the wall socket /17/02, 1:14 PM

8 110V- 127V 220V- 240V Preparations AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Television L AUDIO OUT R VIDEO IN AM ANTENNA speaker (right) B FM ANTENNA AUX/CDR R L SUBWOOFER OUT E VIDEO OUT D speaker (left) R L + C VOLTAGE VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V- 240V 110V- 127V + SPEAKERS 6Ω AC power cord A Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power Before connecting the AC power cord to the wall outlet, ensure that the following are done; If your system is equipped with a VOLTAGE Voltage Selector, set the VOLTAGE 110V- 127V 220V- SELECTOR to the local power line 240V voltage. All other connections have been made. SELECTOR WARNING! For optimal performance, use only the original power cable. Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. B Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception. AM Antenna Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source. FM Antenna For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. AM ANTENNA 8 8 4/17/02, 1:14 PM

9 Preparations C Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", coloured (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". 1 2 Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the terminal as shown. Notes: For optimal sound performance, use the supplied speakers. Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of +/- speaker terminals. Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual. E Connecting other equipment to your system Use a cinch cable to connect AUX/CDR IN to the analogue audio out terminals of an external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder). Note: If you are connecting equipment with a mono output (a single audio out terminal), connect it to the AUX/CDR IN left terminal. Alternatively, you can use a single to double cinch cable (the output sound still remain mono). Inserting batteries into the remote control Insert two batteries type R06 or AA into the remote control with the correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and "-" symbols inside the battery compartment. D Video Out Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT terminal at the rear of the system to the TV or VCR VIDEO IN for viewing or recording. Note: To avoid magnetic interference with the picture on your TV, do not position the front speakers too close to the TV. CAUTION! Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly /17/02, 1:14 PM

10 Controls (main system s illustrations on page 3) Controls on the system and remote control 1 STANDBY ON y to switch the system on or to standby mode. 2 SLEEP to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer. 3 DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY the active DSC will be lighted. 4 TUNER (BAND) to select waveband : FM or MW. TAPE (TAPE 1 2) to select tape deck 1 or 2. AUX (CDR/VIDEO) to select the input for an additional appliance. 5 VCD 1 / 2 / 3 (VCD.CD 1/2/3 - MP3.CD 1/2/3) to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3. VCD 1 (NTSC/PAL) (on the system only) to select corresponding video output for NTSC or PAL system of your TV set (except Multi-system TV). 6 OPEN/CLOSE to open or close the disc tray. 7 DISC CHANGE to change disc(s). 8 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC) to activate the jog control for DSC selection. 9 Jog control to select the desired sound effect for the selected sound feature. DSC...JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL. DBB...DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF. 0 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB) to activate the jog control for DBB selection.! Mode Selection PLAY PAUSE ÉÅ for CD/VCD/MP3-CD to start or interrupt playback. for Tape... to start playback. for Plug & Play (on the system only) to initiate and start plug & play mode. SEARCH TUNING à (ALBUM -) SEARCH TUNING á (ALBUM +) for MP3-CD... to select previous/next album. for VCD... to move the zoomed picture to the left or right. for CD/VCD... to search backward/forward. for Tuner... to tune to a lower or higher radio frequency. for Tape... to rewind or fast forward. for Clock... (on the system only) to set the hour. STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP Ç for CD/VCD/MP3-CD to stop playback or to clear a programme. for Tuner... (on the system only) to stop programming or to erase a selected preset. for Tape... to stop playback or recording. for Demo... (on the system only) to activate/ deactivate the demonstration. for Clock... (on the system only) to exit clock setting or cancel timer. for Plug & Play (on the system only) to exit plug & play mode. PREV í / PRESET 4 (TITLE -) NEXT ë / PRESET3 (TITLE +) for MP3-CD... to select previous/next title. for VCD... to move the zoomed picture down or up.... to select next or previous menu or track during playback (for VCD with PBC switched on). for CD/VCD... to skip to the beginning of the current, previous, or next track. for Tuner... to select a preset radio station. for Clock... (on the system only) to set the minute /17/02, 1:14 PM

11 VCD operations (for VCD version 2.0 only) PBC to switch on or off the playback control mode. RETURN to return to the previous menu level during playback (for VCD with PBC switched on). # Tape deck 1 $ Tape deck 2 % Tape deck operations A. REPLAY to select continuous playback in either AUTO REPLAY or ONCE mode only. RECORD to start recording on tape deck 2. ^ PROG for CD/VCD/MP3-CD to programme disc tracks. for Tuner... to programme preset radio stations. for Clock... to select 12- or 24-hour clock mode. & CLOCK TIMER to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. * DIM to select different brightness for the display screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF. ( n to connect headphones. ) MIC to connect microphone jack. MIC LEVEL to adjust the mixing level for karaoke or microphone recording. MASTER VOLUME (VOLUME +/-) to increase or decrease the volume. Display screen to view the current status of the system. Disc tray VCD operations (on remote control only) OSD to switch on or off the On Screen Display on the TV. ZOOM to enlarge a still picture of the VCD on the TV screen. RESUME to continue playback again from where you have stopped (for VCD with PBC switched off). VOCAL to fade out the original vocal from a Karaoke VCD or to switch between mono or stereo mode during audio disc playback. KEY CONTROL ( I È i ) to change the VCD key tone level to suit your vocal range. I... to decrease the key tone level. È... to restore the key tone level to original setting. i... to increase the key tone level. ECHO -/+ to adjust the VCD echo level for karaoke after inserted the microphone. SLOWÖ to watch the VCD at a slower speed. A - B to playback a certain scene or passage of a CD/ VCD repeatedly. DIGEST to scan through a VCD or a specific track. IS (not functional for this model) /17/02, 1:14 PM

12 Controls REPEAT to playback track/disc/programme repeatedly. Numeric keys (0 9) (numbers consisting more than two figures must be keyed in within 2 seconds.) to direct key in a track number for CD/VCD/MP3-CD. ª B to switch the system to standby mode. OSD 2 ª 5 ^! VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE ALBUM PROG à í DBB 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç IS ë DSC TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á PBC RETURN DIGEST A-B TITLE ALBUM 4 9 ZOOM RESUME SLOW VOCAL ECHO KEY CONTROL Ö Notes for remote control: First select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example TAPE 1/2, TUNER). Then select the desired function (for exampleé, í, ë) /17/02, 1:14 PM

13 Basic Functions STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TAPE 1 2 TUNER TAPE AUX CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP CDR/VIDEO SEARCH TUNING ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/ PRESET MASTER VOLUME MIC LEVEL MIC OSD VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE PROG à í 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç ë 2 TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM IS ALBUM PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD PROG CLOCK TIMER DIM DBB DSC IMPORTANT! Before operating the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. First time setup/power up 1 When you turn on the main supply, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed. 2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation. "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER" and "AUTO". PROG starts flashing. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically, starting from FM and followed by MW band. When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station will be played. To exit without storing the Plug and Play Press Çon the system. If you do not complete the Plug and Play installation, the function will be restarted when you next turn on the main supply again. Notes: When the power is turned on, the disc tray may open and close to initialise the system. If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed. During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode. To reinstall Plug and Play 1 In standby or demonstration mode, press and holdéåon the system until "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed. 2 PressÉÅagain to start installation. All previously stored radio stations will be replaced

14 Basic Functions Demonstration mode The system has a demonstration mode that shows the various features offered by the system. To activate the demonstration In standby mode, press and holdçon the system until "WELCOME" is displayed. The demonstration will begin. Dim mode You can select the desired brightness for the display. In any source mode (except standby mode), press DIM repeatedly to select : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF display mode. DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode. To deactivate the demonstration Press and holdçon the system until "DEMO OFF" is displayed. The system will switch to standby mode. Note: If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it will resume five seconds after the system switches to standby mode. Switching the system on In standby/demonstration mode Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected source. Press VCD 1/2/3 (VCD.CD 1/2/3), TUNER, TAPE (TAPE 1/2) or AUX. Press OPEN/CLOSE. The system will switch to CD mode. Switching the system to standby mode In demonstration mode Press and hold Ç on the system. In any other source mode Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote control). The clock will appear on the display when the system is in standby mode. DIM mode OFF Brightness normal half half normal Spectrum Analyser off on off on Note: In standby mode, pressing DIM to select half or full brightness for clock display. Volume control Adjust MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME + or - on the remote control) to increase or decrease the volume level. To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. The speakers will be muted. MIC 14 14

15 Basic Functions Sound control Digital Sound Control (DSC) The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special sound effects that have preset equaliser settings, providing the best music reproduction. 1 Press DSC. The selected DSC is shown. 2 Adjust the jog control (or press DSC on the remote control repeatedly) to select : JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL. Automatic DSC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment. DSC JAZZ ROCK TECHNO OPTIMAL DBB off on (3) on (3) on (2) DISC NGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DYNAMIC BOOST BASS Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) There are three DBB settings to enhance the bass response. 1 Press DBB. The selected DBB is shown, except for DBB OFF mode. 2 Adjust the jog control (or press DBB on the remote control repeatedly) to select : DBB 1, DBB 2, DBB 3 or DBB OFF. Note: Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high modulation, which causes a distortion at high volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the volume

16 CHANGER 1 FW- VCD MP3-CD MINI HIFI SYSTEM 3 VCD CD/CD-R/CD-RW COMPATIBLE DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OSD 2 STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TAPE 1 2 TUNER TAPE AUX CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP CDR/VIDEO SEARCH TUNING ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/ PRESET MASTER VOLUME MIC LEVEL MIC VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE PROG à í 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç ë TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM IS ALBUM PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD PROG CLOCK TIMER DIM DBB DSC IMPORTANT! This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. Do not load more than one disc into each tray. Before viewing the Video CD, ensure that the set is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set (exception Multi-system TV). Discs for playback This system is able to play : All pre-recorded audio CDs All finalised audio CDR and audio CDRW discs All pre-recorded video CDs MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks) Make sure filename ends with.mp3 About MP3 disc Supported formats ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession Max. track number plus album is 255 Max. nested directory is 8 levels The max. album number is 32 The max. MP3 programme track number is 99 Supported VBR bit-rate Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are: 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48 khz Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps) Making your own MP3-CD 1 Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs or download legal MP3 music from the Internet. 2 Record ( burn ) the music on CD-R(W) disc with your home PC. Make sure to use a recording speed not faster than indicated on the CD-R(W) and avoid running other programmes simultaneously on your PC during the recording process

17 CLOCK. TIMER CD TAPE 1 SHUFFLE FMMW 2 SWLW RECORD STEREO 3 TIMER SET DUBBING BAND SHUFFLE TIMER PRESET RECORD BACK HSD 3 CD CHANGER PROGRAM DBB AMPM TUNING PLAY MODE PROGRAM TIMER SET CLOCK SIDE RDS MODE CLEAR OPEN CLOSE DEMO VOLUME CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations Sound Quality Take note that MP3-CD compilations should best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3). To achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of 128 kbps is recommended. Playing discs a disc is loaded in the disc tray the current selected disc tray is empty Loading discs 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2 Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays. To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE. The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray is ready for loading. the current selected disc tray is loaded or playing To play all discs on the disc tray PressÉÅ. All the available discs will play once, then stop. During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track are displayed. For MP3 disc, TITLE is shown. For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback depending on the recording format. 2 2 NR FRONT 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. "READING" is displayed. The selected disc tray, total number of tracks and the playing time will appear on the display. For MP3 disc, the name of the first album and title will be scrolled through the display once and followed by "AXX TXXX". Notes: Load the discs with the label side facing up. For MP3 disc, the disc reading time may exceed 10 seconds due to the large number of songs compiled into one disc. 1 1 To play the selected disc only In CD mode, press VCD 1, VCD 2 or VCD 3 on the system. The selected disc will play once, then stop. To interrupt playback PressÉÅ. The current track time flashes. To resume playback, presséåagain. To stop playback Press Ç. Replacing discs during playback 1 Press DISC CHANGE. The disc tray will open without interrupting current playback. 2 To change the inner disc, press DISC CHANGE again. "DISC CHANGE" is displayed and the disc will stop playing. The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible

18 CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations Selecting a desired track/passage To search for a particular passage during playback Press à or á to select four different search speed. "FRX1" ; "FRX2" ; "FRX3" or "FRX4" is displayed on the TV screen when you select a fast rewind search. "FFX1" ; "FFX2" ; "FFX3" or "FFX4" is displayed on the TV screen when you select a fast forward search. Normal playback will begin at the end of the fast rewinding or forwarding of the selected track. Play returns to normal whenéå is pressed or when a new track is selected. To select a desired track Press í or ë (or numeric keys 0-9 on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired track is displayed. If playback is stopped, presséåto start playback. Note: Maximum track selection from digital keys on the remote control is 199 for MP3-CD and 99 for VCD/CD. Selecting a desired Album/Title (MP3 disc only) To select a desired album Press ALBUM -/+ (à or á) repeatedly. ALB starts flashing and the album s name will scroll through the display once. To select a desired title Press TITLE -/+ repeatedly (à / á or numeric keys 0-9 on the remote control). TITLE starts flashing and the title s name will scroll through the display once. Repeat play You can select and change the various play modes before or during playback. 1 Press REPEAT on the remote control repeatedly to select : "TRACK" to repeat playback of the current track. "DISC" to repeat playback of the current disc. "PROGRAM" to repeat playback of the programmed tracks. 2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT until "REPEAT OFF" is displayed. REP is shown, except for REPEAT OFF mode. Notes: During programme play mode, it is not possible to repeat playback the current disc (Repeat Disc mode). Pressing theç button will cancel all repeat modes

19 CD/VCD/MP3-CD Operations Programming the disc tracks Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 99 tracks can be stored in the memory in any order. 1 Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to Loading discs ). 2 Press VCD 1/2/3 to select a disc. Programming can only be done on the selected disc. 3 Press PROG to start programming. PROG starts flashing. 4 Press í or ë (or numeric keys 0-9 on the remote control) repeatedly to select the desired track. For MP3 disc, press ALBUM -/+ and TITLE -/+ to select the desired album and title for programming. 5 Press PROG to store the track. Repeat steps 3 5 to store other discs and tracks. 6 To end programming, press Ç once. PROG stays and the programme mode remains active. The total number of tracks programmed and the total playing time are displayed. For MP3 disc, total playing time will not be shown. 7 To start programme play, presséå. "PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed. To review the programme Stop playback and pressí or ë repeatedly. To exit review mode, press Ç. Erasing the programme Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED" is displayed. Note: The programme will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened. For Recording, please refer to Tape Operation/Recording. Notes: To programme from a video CD, the PBC mode has to be switched off. It is not possible to create a programme with MP3 tracks from multiple CDs, or combined with normal audio tracks. If the total playing time is more than "99:59" then "--:--" is displayed instead of the total playing time. If you attempt to programme more than 99 tracks, "FULL" is displayed. During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically

20 VCD Operations OSD VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE ALBUM PROG à í DBB 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç IS ë DSC 2 TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM Adjusting the TV system Before viewing the video CD, ensure that the mini system is switched to corresponding PAL or NTSC system of your TV set (except Multi system TV). 1 In CD/VCD mode, press and hold VCD 1 for more than three seconds. 2 Press and hold VCD 1 again to switch between PAL or NTSC. The setting will remain after it has been set. Note: Before adjusting the TV system, make sure that there is no MP3-CD in disc tray 1 during power up. On screen display (OSD) If you are playing a video CD, your TV screen will able to display the messages of the current operating status (for example, PLAY, STOP) and the information stored in the disc. Press OSD on the remote control repeatedly to switch on or off the On Screen Display mode. When OSD is switched on, you can see the following display on the TV screen. PBC RETURN DIGEST A-B ZOOM VOCAL RESUME ECHO SLOW Ö PLAY XX/TT "XX" is the current track. "TT" is the total tracks. "MM" is in minutes. "SS" is in seconds. MM:SS KEY CONTROL Note: You can also view the information from a MP3-CD or normal CD

21 VCD Operations Playing a video CD with PBC functions (for VCD version 2.0 only) VCD with PBC (Playback Control) will be indicated on the display of the set as soon as they are inserted. PBC is a predefined play sequence stored in the VCD. 1 Switch on the TV, insert a VCD with PBC and presséå to start playback. 2 MENU appears on the TV screen. If the menu consists of a list of tracks, you can select a track directly Press numeric keys 0 9 on the remote control to select your choice. The VCD starts playing of the selected sequence automatically. Quick review This feature allows you to scan through a VCD for a quick review. PBC mode must be switched off. There are four digest modes for selection. 1 Press DIGEST on the remote control. "DIGEST" is displayed. "1.INTRO SCAN", "2.DIGEST DISC", "3.DIGEST TRACK" and "4.EXIT DIGEST MENU" appear on TV screen. 1. INTRO SCAN 2. DIGEST DISC 3. DIGEST TRACK Note: If a menu consists of more than one page, press / to go through the pages. Switching off PBC In stop mode, press PBC. PBC OFF is displayed on TV screen. Notes: When PBC mode is switched on, it is not possible to programme the disc track. The menu structure depends on the information stored in the VCD. Please refer to the information supplied with the disc. Returning to menu screen Press RETURN to return to the previous VCD disc menu level. PBC mode must be switched on. 4. EXIT DIGEST MENU Press digit 1 on the remote control to select "INTRO SCAN". The first 10 seconds of each track is played. Press digit 2 on the remote control to select "DIGEST DISC". The first frame of each track appears on the TV screen. Press digit 0 9 on the remote control to playback the desired tracks. Press í or ë to view the previous or next page for additional information. Press digit 3 on the remote control to select "DIGEST TRACK". The first track of the selected disc will be divided into 9 sessions and displayed on the TV screen. Press digit 0 9 on the remote control to playback the desired session. Press í or ë to digest the next track. 2 To exit Digest mode, press digit 4 on the remote control to select "EXIT DIGEST MENU"

22 VCD Operations Playing a specific passage repeatedly This feature is also applicable to audio CD (except for MP3-CD). To play a certain scene or passage of the disc repeatedly. 1 Press A-B on the remote control during playback to mark the start of the chosen scene or passage. "SET A" is displayed 2 Press A-B again to mark the end of the chosen scene or passage. "SET B" is displayed The selected scene or passage is played repeatedly. "PLAY AB" is displayed 3 Press A-B once more to return to normal playback. "CLEAR AB" is displayed Notes: You can also cancel A-B Repeat by pressingí orë. You are able to set the A-B marking within the same track only. Once it crosses from one track to the next, the A-B marking is reset. Resume playback from the last stop point This feature is also applicable to audio CD (except for MP3-CD). In stop mode, press RESUME on the remote control to start playback again from where you have stopped. Picture effect Slow 1 Press SLOW on the remote control to watch a VCD at a slower speed. There are three types of slow modes to select. The sound is muted. On TV screen, SLOW 1, SLOW 2 or SLOW 3 is displayed. 2 To resume playback at normal speed, press ÉÅ. Zoom This feature enables you to view a still picture frame in an enlarge mode. 1 During playback, press ÉÅ to have a still picture on the TV screen. The sound is muted. On TV screen, PAUSE is displayed. 2 Press ZOOM on the remote control once to enlarge the still picture by two times. On TV screen, ZOOM is displayed. You can move the zoomed picture left or right by pressing à or á respectively. You can move the zoomed picture down or up by pressing í or ë respectively. 3 Press ZOOM once more to return to normal still frame. 4 Press ÉÅ to continue playback. Note: Resume information is lost if you have changed the disc, opened the disc tray, change source or disconnected the system from the power supply. Resume is not available when PBC mode is switched on

23 VCD Operations Changing vocal This feature allows you to fade out the original vocal from a karaoke VCD. You can also use it to select the desired language. Press VOCAL on the remote control repeatedly to select the following modes : STEREO STEREO VOCAL LEFT STEREO VOCAL RIGHT MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO STEREO same effect as the original recorded disc. STEREO VOCAL LEFT/RIGHT fade out the original vocal for special recorded Karaoke disc only (ECHO mode must be switched on). MONO LEFT/RIGHT select the language on a bilingual VCD. Adjusting the key tone This feature allows you to change the key tone of your vocal range. Press I on the remote control to decrease vocal key level. "KEY -X" is displayed. Press i on the remote control to increase vocal key level. "KEY +X" is displayed. Press È on the remote control to restore vocal key to original setting. "KEY FLAT" is displayed. Note: X denotes the key level. Adjusting the microphone echo This feature allows you to add echo while singing or talking through a microphone. Press ECHO -/+ on the remote control to decrease, increase or switch off the echo effect. "ECHO -X", "ECHO +X" or "ECHO OFF" is displayed. Notes: X denotes the echo level. You are advised to switch off the echo effect when not using the feature. If microphone is not inserted, INSERT MIC is displayed. Echo will switch off automatically when unplug the microphone from the system

24 Radio Reception STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TAPE 1 2 TUNER TAPE AUX CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP CDR/VIDEO SEARCH TUNING ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/ PRESET MASTER VOLUME MIC LEVEL MIC OSD VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE PROG à í 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç ë 2 TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM IS ALBUM PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD PROG CLOCK TIMER DIM DBB DSC Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the current radio frequency will appear on the display. If an FM station is received in stereo, is displayed. 2 Press TUNER again to select the desired waveband : FM or MW. 3 Press and hold à or á until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio station with sufficient signal strength is found. 4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the desired radio station. To tune to a weak station, press à or á briefly and repeatedly until optimal reception found. Storing preset radio stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. Automatic Preset Programming Plug and Play setting (refer to Basic Functions - Plug and Play ). OR 1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode. To begin automatic preset from a desired preset number Press í or ë to select the desired preset number. If a radio station has been stored in one of the presets, it will not be stored again under another preset number. 2 Press and hold PROG until "AUTO" is displayed. PROG starts flashing. All available radio stations with sufficient signal strength will be stored automatically, starting from FM and followed by MW band. When all the available radio stations are stored or the memory for 40 presets are used, the last preset radio station will be played. To stop storing the automatic preset Press PROG or Ç on the system

25 Radio Reception Note: If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden. Manual Preset Programming 1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to Tuning to radio stations ). 2 Press PROG. PROG starts flashing. The next available preset number is displayed for selection. To store the radio station to another preset number Press í or ë to select the desired preset number. 3 Press PROG again to store the radio station. PROG disappears. Repeat steps 1 3 to store other radio stations. To exit manual preset mode Press Ç on the system. Erasing a preset radio station 1 Press í or ë to select the preset radio station to be erased. 2 Press and hold Çon the system until PRESET DELETED is displayed. The deleted radio frequency remains on the display. The preset numbers of all other preset radio stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one. Repeat steps 1 2 to erase other preset radio stations. Changing tuning grid (not available for all versions) In North and South America, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 10 khz (9 khz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 khz. Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio stations. Notes: If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "FULL" is displayed. During programming, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the programme mode automatically. Tuning to preset radio stations Once you ve programmed the radio stations, press í or ë to select the desired preset number. The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband are displayed. 1 Disconnect the system from the AC power supply (pull out the AC power cord). 2 While holding down TUNER and á on the system, reconnect the system to the AC power supply. The display will show "GRID 9" or "GRID 10". Notes: GRID 9 and GRID 10 indicate that the tuning grid is in step of 9 khz and 10 khz respectively. The FM tuning grid also will be changed from 50 khz to 100 khz or vice versa. For Recording, please refer to Tape Operation/Recording

26 Tape Operation / Recording STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TUNER TAPE 1 2 TAPE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP CDR/VIDEO AUX SEARCH TUNING ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/ PRESET MASTER VOLUME MIC LEVEL MIC OSD VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE ALBUM PROG à í 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç IS ë 2 TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM DBB DSC PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD PROG CLOCK TIMER DIM PBC RETURN DIGEST A-B ZOOM VOCAL RESUME ECHO SLOW Ö PLAYBACK PLAY / REC KEY CONTROL IMPORTANT! Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system. Store the tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV or speaker). Loading tape 1 Press on the tape deck to open the tape deck door. 2 Load the tape with the open side downward and full spool to the left. 3 Close the tape deck door. Playing tapes To playback a selected tape deck 1 Press TAPE (or TAPE 1/2 on the remote control) repeatedly to select tape deck 1 or 2. 2 PressÉÅ. To stop playback Press Ç. To select automatic replay or one time playback Press A. REPLAY repeatedly to select the different playback modes. "AUTO REPLAY" ( ) or "ONCE" ( ) is displayed. AUTO REPLAY the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times. ONCE... the tape will playback the selected side once and then stop

27 Tape Operation / Recording Rewinding / Fast forwarding 1 Stop playback, press à or á. The tape will stop automatically at the end of rewinding or fast forwarding. 2 Press Ç to stop rewinding or fast forwarding. Note: During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it is also possible to select another source (VCD or TUNER, for example). Preparation for recording 1 Press TAPE to select TAPE 2. 2 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left. 3 Prepare the source to be recorded. VCD load the disc(s). TUNER tune to the desired radio station. TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left. AUX connect external equipment. General information on recording If you do not intend to record via the microphone, unplug the microphone to avoid accidental mixing with other recording source. For recording, use only tape of IEC type I (normal tape). The recording level is set automatically, regardless of the position of the Volume, DBB, DSC and so forth. The tape is secured at both ends with leader tape. At the beginning and end of the tape, nothing will be recorded for six to seven seconds. To prevent accidental recording, break out the tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you want to protect. If CHECK TAPE is displayed, the protection tab has been broken. Put a piece of clear adhesive tape over the opening. IMPORTANT! Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. Recording is possible only on tape deck 2. When recording is in progress REC starts flashing. It is not possible to listen to another source, except tape dubbing. It is not possible to activate the timer function during recording or tape dubbing. One touch recording / Recording the mixed sound 1 Press VCD 1/2/3, TUNER or AUX to select the source. You can connect a microphone to record the mixed sound (refer to Karaoke - Microphone Mixing ). 2 Start playback of the selected source. 3 Press RECORD to start recording. To stop recording Press Ç on the system. Note: One Touch Recording is not possible in TAPE mode, "SELECT SOURCE" will be displayed. CD Synchronised start recording 1 Press VCD 1/2/3 to select the disc. Press í or ë to select the desired track to start recording. You can programme the tracks in the order you want them to be recorded (refer to CD/VCD/ MP3-CD Operations - Programming the disc tracks ). 2 Press RECORD to start recording. The disc will start playback automatically

28 Tape Operation / Recording To select another track during recording 1 PressÉÅto interrupt recording. 2 Pressí or ë to select the desired track. 3 PressÉÅto resume recording. To stop recording Press Ç. Recording and disc playback will stop simultaneously. 3 Press RECORD. Playing and recording will start simultaneously. "DUB" is displayed. Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the tape only. To continue recording on the reverse side, at the end of side A, flip the tape to side B and repeat the procedure. To stop dubbing Press Ç. Dubbing tapes 1 Press TAPE to select tape mode. 2 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 1. You can set the tape to the desired passage where recording will start. Notes: Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same length. Karaoke MIC LEVEL MIC 2 Press VCD 1/2/3, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to select the source to be mixed and start playback. 3 Adjust the volume level of the source with MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Adjust the microphone volume with microphone MIC LEVEL control. Microphone mixing Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the system allowing you to sing along with the music source. 1 Connect a microphone to the MIC jack. Before connecting the microphone, set the microphone MIC LEVEL to the minimum level to prevent howling sound. Note: Keep the microphone away from the speakers to prevent howling. For Recording, please refer to Tape Operation/Recording

29 Clock/Timer STANDBY-ON SLEEP CD OPEN/ CLOSE DISC CHANGE DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK DYNAMIC BOOST BASS NTSC/ PAL BAND TUNER TAPE 1 2 TAPE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 SEARCH TUNING ALBUM- TITLE- PREV/PRESET PLAY PAUSE MP3-CD STOP CLEAR / DEMO STOP CDR/VIDEO AUX SEARCH TUNING ALBUM+ TITLE+ NEXT/ PRESET MASTER VOLUME MIC LEVEL MIC OSD VCD.CD 1/2/3 AUX TUNER MP3.CD 1/2/3 TITLE ALBUM PROG à í 0 VOLUME ÉÅ Ç IS ë 2 TAPE 1/2 REPEAT á TITLE ALBUM DBB DSC PBC RETURN A. REPLAY RECORD PROG CLOCK TIMER DIM View clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (VCD or TUNER for example) Press CLOCK TIMER. The clock is displayed for a few seconds. If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is displayed. Clock setting The clock can be set in either 12-hour or 24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00", for example) 1 In standby or view clock mode, press CLOCK TIMER once. In other source mode, press CLOCK TIMER twice. 2 Press PROG repeatedly to select clock mode. "12:00 AM" or "00:00" starts flashing. 3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set the minute. 5 Press CLOCK TIMER again to store the setting. The clock starts working. To exit without storing the setting Press Çon the system. Notes: The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically. Timer setting The system can switch on to VCD, TUNER or TAPE mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up. IMPORTANT! Before setting the timer, ensure that the clock is set correctly. The timer will always be switched on after it has been set. The timer will not start if a recording is in progress. The volume of the timer will increase gradually from the minimum level to the last tuned volume level. 1 Press and hold CLOCK TIMER for more than two seconds to select timer mode. "12:00 AM" or "00:00" or the last timer setting starts flashing. starts flashing

30 Clock/Timer 2 Press VCD 1/2/3, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD mode is selected. TU XX:XX indicates the Tuner mode is selected. TA1 [or 2] XX:XX indicates the Tape mode is selected. Before setting timer, make sure the music source has been prepared. VCD 1/2/3 Load the disc(s). TUNER tune to the desired radio station. TAPE load the prerecorded tape into tape deck. 3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start. 5 Press CLOCK TIMER to store the timer. "TIMER ON" is displayed, followed by the set timer "XX:XX" and the selected source. remains on the display. At the preset time, the selected sound source will play. To exit without storing the setting Press Çon the system. Activating the timer (for the same preset time and source) 1 Press and hold CLOCK TIMER for more than two seconds. 2 Press CLOCK TIMER again to store. The last set timer information is displayed for a few seconds and is shown. Sleep timer setting The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a preset time. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): OFF 15 "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the time in minutes. 2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop pressing the SLEEP button. is shown, except for "OFF" mode. The sleep timer is now set. Before the system switches to standby mode, a countdown of 10 seconds is displayed. "SLEEP 10" "SLEEP 9"... "SLEEP 1" "SLEEP" Notes: When the preset time is reached and the selected disc tray is empty, the next available disc will be selected. If all the disc trays are not available, Tuner will be selected automatically. During timer setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting mode automatically. Deactivating the timer 1 Press and hold CLOCK TIMER for more than two seconds. 2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the timer. "CANCEL" is displayed and the disappears. To check the remaining length of time after sleep timer is activated Press SLEEP once. To change the preset sleep timer Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep timer is shown. The display will show the next sleep timer options. To deactivate the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed, or press the STANDBY ON button

31 External Sources DIGITAL SOUND DISPLAY OPTIMAL TECHNO DSC JAZZ ROCK Notes: All the sound control features (DSC or DBB, for example) are available for selection. Refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment for details. BAND TAPE 1 2 CDR/VIDEO ROL D TUNER TAPE AUX NTSC/ PAL CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 For Recording, please refer to Tape Operation/Recording. Listening to external sources 1 Connect the audio out terminals of the external equipment (TV, VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player or CD Recorder) to the AUX/CDR IN terminals of your system. 2 Press AUX to select external equipment. "AUX" is displayed. Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. Cleaning the disc lens After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner. Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads A, the capstan(s) B, and pressure roller(s) C after every 50 hours of tape operation. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol. You can also clean the heads by playing a cleaning tape once. C B Demagnetising the heads Use a demagnetising tape available at your dealer. A B C 31 31